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  1. norton

    New Shell Cordovan Shoes and Heel Pain - Now Known as Haglund's Deformity

    I have four pairs of Alden shells in C width that I've never felt any pain wearing, however they feel very slightly wide in the instep so when I recently bought some alden longwings in shell I went for a B width. I noticed that while the shoes seem to fit perfectly they feel noticeably narrower...
  2. norton

    Where to buy traditional trench coat

    That's odd. I pulled them up but a few days ago. They're still appearing on Google, but the 'click' does not correspond to the page. Did you get the liner? Is it easy to zip in and out, and what's the quality like? Sorry to trouble you with questions. I got the wool liner, and it seems nice...
  3. norton

    Where to buy traditional trench coat

    The biege, it is the traditional trench color. I think the stone is a very light gray. Yes that was on the FL, but those posts have disappeared.
  4. norton

    Where to buy traditional trench coat

    I haven't inspected a burberry or aquascutum, but I can't imagine they are of noticeably higher quality material and construction. Also, when I took it in to a high end menswear store to have the sleeves shortened they asked where I had bought it. They were thinking that it would be a nice...
  5. norton

    Trench Coat Belt Knots

    I just knot mine in the back- i get the form of the cinched waist without the hassle. Square knot does the trick. Doesn't that make it more difficult to reach the grenades?
  6. norton

    Where to buy traditional trench coat

    Did you size down, how is the fit? I know someone looking for a trench considering Burberry and other similar articles so this might be even better. I'm 6'2" and can be between a 44R and a 44L in a coat. I bought the 44L to be safe and ended up having the sleeves shortened by about an inch. The...
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    44L, now what?

    I have been using mytailor.com and have been very happy with everything they've done. The key is in the tailor though. Joe Hemrajani makes trips to my area and I love working with him. I've seen mixed reviews posted concerning some of the other tailors. My suggestion would be to order one...
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    Where to buy traditional trench coat

    Just found this company: http://www.raincoatsdirect.co.uk/web...tegoryId=10401 They say their trenches are hand-made in England and sell for £275, with a 10 per cent discount that's £247.50 (if I have got that right). The coat looks to fill all the traditional criteria. I shall phone them to...
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    44L, now what?

    I have the same measurements. While I have had the pants on some OTR suits altered, I have never been satisfied with the results. Unless you can find athletic fit suits you will need to stick to 1) sport coats and slacks 2) suit separates or 3) made to measure. I've gone the made to measure...
  10. norton

    Pics of your every day carry bag

    http://duluthpack.com/business/brief...portfolio.html
  11. norton

    Q: taking trousers in: how far can it go? Or, have you ever done a 40w-to-32w alt?

    I'm a 44" with a 33" waist. Unless you can find an athletic cut suit you can't take it in enough to work, and athletic cut suits are pretty hard to find anymore. Your options are sport coats or made to measure. I use mytailor.com.
  12. norton

    Chicago

    Thanks all, particularly BigSkip for the links in your post. My knowledge of Chicago is purely anectodotal. What areas should I avoid, particularly if I want to avoid being shot or robbed? You should be able to go anywhere safely in Chicago. Guns are illegal.
  13. norton

    FILSON: to scotchguard or not to scotchguard

    You just sit down and take a cloth, load it up with wax, and start rubbing in small circles until the whole coat is covered.
  14. norton

    Which Alden Chukka?

    I like them lined.
  15. norton

    About to Order a Tie from Sam Hober. Suggestions?

    Anyone that can compare Sam Hober's 3-folds to their lined 6-fold? I've always just ordered their standard tie in a long. I have about 10 and I've never thought I needed anything nicer than the standard.
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